Actually, Mr. Mayor, you were a bit premature but this post will make 5,000. It has developed over the years. I have always tried to post with something to say and I believe I have accomplished that.

This past week I was traveling in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area. I did not work all day and I had several opportunities to lurk. I could have easily had my 5000th post some time ago but I chose to select the time and place and Mr. Mayor gave it to me.

I sincerely have enjoyed this site over the years. I have enjoyed my role as moderator although at times it got a little testy, and I have stayed loyal to the site.

I have enjoyed our roadfood meetings and exchanging emails with many of you which are too numerous to recall, count or discuss. Al, you have been super to work with.

Al, thank you for posting your premature congrats and you gave me a reason to make a post that I felt worth while.

Wow! 5,000. Count 'em, 5,000!I feel like I imagine how the just-average ballplayers must have felt when the Yankees came to town and the Babe walked out onto the field. Indeed, in the presence of greatness.

Here's wishing you and yours lots of luck, health and happiness. Although I'm only in my rookie season here, I've come to admire your posts for their good-natured and even-keeled dignity.

Hopefully, one day you''ll come East and go on one of the Jersey contingent's hot dog expeditions. Congrats.The Bear

Hello All,Sundancer, it is good to say that there is a person we can admire and respect their words.You are such a person. I am thankful for you. And I do not use those words lightly.Keep growing and sowing.Take Care,Fieldthistle

Paul, you're an asset to the Forum and I enjoy your posts. Maybe one day I'll have the pleasure of meeting you. Until then, I will continue to enjoy your thoughts and roadfood information. Cheers to you and here's to another 5,000.

Why do people bring back these old threads. This happened back in March. Sundancer now has almost 6000 posts.

I brought it back, because the comment was made about what moniker does one becomes when one hits 5000. MH was getting close. It was to continue THAT conversation. Not that you have any control over what threads are kept alive.